Aryan Khan, 7 other accused sent to 14-day judicial custody

SRK’s son Aryan was detained and arrested after NCB busted drugs party on cruise ship

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A Mumbai court on Thursday sent Aryan Khan, seven other accused in 14-day judicial custody in drug seizure case. Their bail applications will be heard on Friday, the court said.

They were produced before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate R.M. Nerlikar at the end of their earlier remand. The court sent them in judicial custody even as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) sought extension of remand till October 11.

Aachit Kumar, who was allegedly named by Aryan and others during interrogation, was sent to NCB custody till October 9.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan, who was detained after the NCB raided a cruise ship and busted a drugs party off the coast of Mumbai, was arrested on Sunday.

He was held under Section 8C, 20B, 27 read with 35 of the NDPS Act. Besides Aryan, the others arrested were identified as Munmun Dhamecha, Arbaaz Merchant, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Gomit Chopra, Nupur Sarika, and Vikrant Chhokar.

Refusing bail to Aryan and others on October 4, the court had said, "I am of the view that investigation is of prime importance. Considering this aspect, the presence of the accused with NCB is necessary." The court observed that this benefits both the accused and the investigating agency.

While seeking the custody of Aryan, Munmun and Arbaaz, the NCB had said there was evidence to show a nexus between the arrested persons and suppliers and peddlers of drugs and banned narcotic substances regularly. Prima facie investigation, the NCB said, revealed that there is incriminating material in the form of WhatsApp chats and more.